Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: County Engineer
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Otis Elevator Company
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a discretionary exemption from the competitive bid requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Otis Elevator Company in the amount of $489,779 for installation of elevator for the Institute of Forensic Sciences for the period of March 19, 2026 - March 18, 2028, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
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Background and Discussion:
This agreement will allow the installation of a single room-less machine elevator at the Harris County Institute of Forensic Science. This installation marks the addition of the facility's sixth elevator, which will significantly enhance their daily operations.
Expected Impact:
This addition will significantly enhance the building's operational efficiency, allowing the staff to perform their daily duties more effectively.
Alternative Options:
N/A
County Strategic Plan Goal: N/A
County Strategic Plan Objective: N/A
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A
Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
Prior Court Action (if any):
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